How far is Norwich, CT from Tolland, CT?
The driving distance from Norwich, CT to Tolland, CT is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norwich and Tolland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwich and Tolland.
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Start on Courthouse Square
8 m · 3 sec · Courthouse Square
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
90 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Street
41 m · 2 sec · Franklin Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Franklin Street
45 m · 7 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Bath Street
119 m · 10 sec · Bath Street
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Continue on Broadway
1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto Washington Street
2656 ft · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto CT 2 West, CT 32 North: Willimantic, Hartford
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 32 North: Franklin, Willimantic
1443 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Franklin Turnpike
1160 ft · 15 sec · Franklin Turnpike
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Continue on Route 32
7.1 mi · 12 min · Route 32
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Continue on Windham Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Windham Road
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1514 ft · 43 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto South Street
643 ft · 11 sec · South Street
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Continue on Jackson Street
750 ft · 23 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Valley Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Valley Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Avenue
138 m · 18 sec · West Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Stafford Road
8.7 mi · 13 min · Stafford Road
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Turn left onto Storrs Road
939 ft · 17 sec · Storrs Road
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Continue on Tolland Turnpike
1.5 km · 1 min · Tolland Turnpike
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Continue on Merrow Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Merrow Road
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Continue on Tolland Green
1186 ft · 29 sec · Tolland Green
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Continue on Tolland Green
43 m · 6 sec · Tolland Green
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tolland Green
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwich and Tolland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Stafford Road
Continue on Stafford Road
8.7 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Norwich and Sunny near Tolland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norwich to Tolland?
The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Willimantic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Norwich and 16 miles from Tolland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.97 one way or $9.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norwich and Sunny near Tolland.
Stop Ideas Near Willimantic
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Willimantic.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norwich and Tolland. Straight-line distance: 28.35 mi (45.62 km).
#1 Norwich
City in Connecticut, USA
| Population | 38,619 |
| Coordinates | 41.5242600, -72.0759100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tolland
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 14,567 |
| Coordinates | 41.8714900, -72.3686900 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tolland (-72.36869, 41.87149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.40 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $5.67 | $11.34 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $6.15 | $12.31 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $7.29 | $14.58 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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